Birdsville: Calcite & Dolomite Rockhounding in Livingston County, Kentucky

Updated June 2026

Birdsville is a mapped rockhounding spot in Livingston County, Kentucky. Reported finds include calcite, dolomite, fluorite, quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Livingston County
State: Kentucky
Nearest road: Bizzel Bluff Road
Postcode: 42081
Coordinates: 37.20121, -88.37284

Geology at Birdsville

This spot sits on Ste. Genevieve Limestone, mapped as limestone that formed roughly 360 to 325 million years ago. Carbonate rock like this dissolves and weathers readily, so fresh road cuts, quarries, and creek exposures are typically the most productive ground.

Mapped unit: Ste. Genevieve Limestone
Age: 360–325 Ma (Mississippian)
Rock types: limestone
Elevation: 400 ft

Geologic mapping via Macrostrat and the underlying state geological survey maps (CC BY 4.0). Bedrock at the surface can vary within a mapped unit.

Best time to visit Birdsville

Best months: February to December. Typical highs run 88°F in midsummer and 43°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 26°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, SMITHLAND L&D station (4 mi away).

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

Sources & verification

Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.

Sources: RockHoundR public spot dataset, app land overlays, and local agency review before each trip.

Found at Birdsville

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Birdsville.

Across the state line from Birdsville

Birdsville is close enough to the Kentucky border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Birdsville FAQ

Where is Birdsville?+

Birdsville is in Livingston County, Kentucky, at 37.20121, -88.37284. Nearest road: Bizzel Bluff Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Birdsville?+

Birdsville is reported to produce Calcite, Dolomite, Fluorite, Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Birdsville?+

Generally open to casual rockhounding. Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

What tools should I bring to Birdsville?+

A rock hammer, a small pry bar, gloves, and safety glasses cover most crystal ground. A screen helps in loose pocket soil, and newspaper protects points on the way out.

When is the best time to visit Birdsville?+

The most comfortable months at Birdsville are February to December.

How do I get to Birdsville?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 37.20121, -88.37284 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Bizzel Bluff Road.

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